Friday Night Lights 5k
- Date Fri 21st August 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting evening of community spirit and athleticism at the Friday Night Lights 5K on August 21, 2026, in Travelers Rest, Greenville! This exhilarating event kicks off at 6:30 PM at Trailblazer Park, and it's the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of high school football season while supporting the Travelers Rest High School Football team. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, which features a thrilling downhill mile and winds through the charming neighborhoods of Travelers Rest.
Not just for serious runners, this family-friendly event also includes a fun 200-meter run for kids aged 12 and under, ensuring everyone can join in on the festivities! With chip timing and live results, you'll have instant feedback on your performance, and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. After the race, stick around to enjoy music and fun activities for the whole family. Join us for a night filled with excitement, community pride, and the joy of supporting local youth athletics!
Not just for serious runners, this family-friendly event also includes a fun 200-meter run for kids aged 12 and under, ensuring everyone can join in on the festivities! With chip timing and live results, you'll have instant feedback on your performance, and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. After the race, stick around to enjoy music and fun activities for the whole family. Join us for a night filled with excitement, community pride, and the joy of supporting local youth athletics!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE THE KICK OFF OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS WITH THE DEVIL DOGS (WE HAVE A BYE WEEK)! RUN OR WALK WITH US TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE TRAVELERS REST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALLIT HELPS BUILD A GOLD STANDARD PROGRAM IN TRAVELERS REST THAT UNITES ALL AGES, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY PRIDE, AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY RESOURCES NEEDED TO DEVELOP A SUPERIOR STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.
SAFETY AND FUN ARE BOTH COVERED, WITH A CITY OF TRAVELERS REST POLICE ESCORT KEEPING YOUR SPRINT SMOOTH FROM START TO FINISH. THEN STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RACE HANGOUT WITH MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
IF YOU'RE RACING FOR BLING, WE'VE GOT TOP 3 AGE GROUP AWARDS, AND WITH CHIP TIMING PLUS LIVE RESULTS, YOUR FINISH TIME HITS THE BOARD INSTANTLY. PR AND THEN PARTY!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K
WHERE: TRAILBLAZER PARK 235 TRAILBLAZER DR, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690
WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST
TIME: RACE STARTS AT 6:30PM (PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 5:30PM)
BONUS: 200-METER FUN RUN FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER RIGHT AFTER THE 5K START!
COURSE INFO: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3469058066934442238]
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A ZOOMING DOWNHILL MILE, WINDS THROUGH THE SCENIC NEIGHBORHOODS OF TRAVELERS REST, AND FINISHES NEAR THE TRAILBLAZER PARK AMPHITHEATER AND FARMERS MARKET PAVILION.
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STROLLER-FRIENDLY
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WALKER-FRIENDLY
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR THIS RACE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dNOfe8NcnbOOpGTgQhFY-P4Toh99En2Yfu2WzckIxPg/edit?usp=sharing]
THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALLIT HELPS BUILD A GOLD STANDARD PROGRAM IN TRAVELERS REST THAT UNITES ALL AGES, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY PRIDE, AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY RESOURCES NEEDED TO DEVELOP A SUPERIOR STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.
SAFETY AND FUN ARE BOTH COVERED, WITH A CITY OF TRAVELERS REST POLICE ESCORT KEEPING YOUR SPRINT SMOOTH FROM START TO FINISH. THEN STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RACE HANGOUT WITH MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
IF YOU'RE RACING FOR BLING, WE'VE GOT TOP 3 AGE GROUP AWARDS, AND WITH CHIP TIMING PLUS LIVE RESULTS, YOUR FINISH TIME HITS THE BOARD INSTANTLY. PR AND THEN PARTY!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K
WHERE: TRAILBLAZER PARK 235 TRAILBLAZER DR, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690
WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST
TIME: RACE STARTS AT 6:30PM (PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 5:30PM)
BONUS: 200-METER FUN RUN FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER RIGHT AFTER THE 5K START!
COURSE INFO: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3469058066934442238]
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A ZOOMING DOWNHILL MILE, WINDS THROUGH THE SCENIC NEIGHBORHOODS OF TRAVELERS REST, AND FINISHES NEAR THE TRAILBLAZER PARK AMPHITHEATER AND FARMERS MARKET PAVILION.
*
STROLLER-FRIENDLY
*
WALKER-FRIENDLY
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR THIS RACE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dNOfe8NcnbOOpGTgQhFY-P4Toh99En2Yfu2WzckIxPg/edit?usp=sharing]
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 21st August 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$38.10
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